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Asia, Built Heritage, Travel, World Heritage Sites

Exploring the Swayambhunath stupa

July 30, 2018July 29, 2018

Swayambhunath, also known as Svayambhu Mahachaitya, is an ancient religious monument perched on a hill 2 km west of Thamel in Kathmandu city. Affiliated with …

Asia, Built Heritage, Public Spaces

Urban Courtyards at Lahore and Kathmandu

July 26, 2018July 25, 2018

Cities have developed through time forming different urban characteristics such as urban courtyards at Lahore and Kathmandu. A courtyard is an enclosed area, often by …

Arts and Crafts, Asia, Experts, Public Spaces

A walk through New Road, Kathmandu

July 16, 2018July 14, 2018

The New Road is the economic and busiest center street of the entire country of Nepal. The New Road is centrally located towards the mid …

Asia, Built Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018, Public Spaces

Patan Durbar Square

April 23, 2018April 21, 2018

Patan Durbar Square is one of the Durbar Squares located in the Kathmandu Valley. The three Durbar squares in Kathmandu valley include; Kathmandu, Patan and …

Built Heritage, Heritage, Student Program, Traditions

Earthquake Resistance Architecture: Shared Vernacular Science of India and Turkey

September 8, 2016September 14, 2016

I live in Turkey, an earthquake prone location. I have a radio next to my bed, in case an earthquake should strike and phone connection …

Blog, Built Heritage, Conservation, World Heritage Sites

Stitching back the lost heritage : Nepal

August 22, 2015December 24, 2015

4 months into one of the biggest natural disasters ever, the focus from rescue has shifted to recovery and rehabilitation. As the extent of damage …

Blog, Built Heritage, Conservation, World Heritage Sites

Hoping against hope: World Heritage Sites in Nepal

August 21, 2015October 2, 2017

History has been witness to the fact that nothing man-made can stand against the atrocities of nature. The recent catastrophe in Nepal has served testimony …

Experts, Find WHS experts, Interviews, Student Program

Some marvellous experts on Kathmandu Valley

August 6, 2014December 24, 2015

I have been given the task of researching on an incredibly beautiful World Heritage site, The Kathmandu Valley. It was a cumbersome task to get …

Student Program, WHS research, World Heritage Sites

The awe-inspiring Kathmandu Valley

June 25, 2014December 24, 2015

The majestic Kathmandu Valley is home to seven UNESCO World Heritage sites. This in itself instils awe amongst the heritage travellers. This valley is of …